14/10/09
WORKERS’ OPTIMISM ON THE RISE
Robert Walters’ recent Employee Insights Survey (EIS) of over 400 Australian professionals
showed that nationally, 75% of employees feel that their sector is showing signs of
improvement.
The survey, the third in the EIS series, revealed that workers in South Australia felt that they
were seeing the most improvement of all the mainland states, with 88% agreeing that their
sector was looking more positive. NSW workers were the least positive, with only 71%
agreeing that activity within their sector was on the rise.
When compared to the national average, employees working within accounting & finance
(77%), sales & marketing (81%), risk management & compliance (97%) and the legal field
(98%) were the most optimistic.
Workers employed in HR roles showed the least optimism of all those surveyed, with only
62% agreeing that their sector was showing signs of improvement, closely followed by those
in banking at 67%.
James Nicholson, Managing Director of Robert Walters, Australia commented: “Market
indicators are certainly pointing to an improving economy, and it is a good sign that employee
sentiment is picking up. Whilst it will take some time for businesses to return to previous
levels, it is certainly evident from a recruitment perspective that organisations are starting to
plan ahead for more positive economic conditions and working to ensure they have the right
people on board to capitalise on the inevitable recovery.”
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For further information or to arrange an interview please contact:
Frances Denny, Marketing Manager
Robert Walters
0282893114
Frances.Denny@robertwalters.com.au
Results of the survey follow.
Key results of the survey:
Is your sector showing signs of improvement?
National results:
No
Yes
NSW
29%
71%
VIC
26%
74%
QLD
22%
78%
WA
23%
77%
SA
12%
88%
National
25%
75%
Results broken down by sector:
No
Yes
Accounting & Finance
23%
77%
Banking
33%
67%
General Management
29%
71%
Human Resources
38%
62%
IT
26%
74%
Sales & Marketing
19%
81%
Risk Management &
Compliance
3%
97%
Legal
2%
98%
About Robert Walters
Robert Walters is a leading global recruitment consultancy, specialising in placing high calibre
professionals into permanent, contract and temporary positions at all management levels.
Our client base ranges across both multi-national corporations and SMEs and covers all
market sectors.
Established in 1985, Robert Walters has built a global presence with 38
offices spanning five continents and employs over 1400 staff worldwide.
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